FTI Consulting launches Specialist Director Support Services in the Cayman Islands
FTI Consulting, Inc. today announced the launch of its Specialist Director Support Services offering in the Cayman Islands, following approval of a Companies Management Licence by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) and the registration of individual directors under the…
World Hepatitis Day 2017 – Friday, July 28
World Hepatitis Day is this Friday, July 28, officially endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This day is celebrated every year in order to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In…
Cayman Islands: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. engages MBS Value Partners as its investor relations firm
NEWS PROVIDED BY Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO) (“the Company”), which develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in areas…
Epic Saudi fraud trial coming to a close in Cayman court
By Eugenio Montesano From International Advisor One of the biggest trials in Cayman Islands history involving the Middle East’s longest-running business feud is coming to an end after a year in court. Saudi Arabian hospitality, food and real estate group…
The tech that makes ‘near-miss’ air collisions almost impossible
By Davide Crivelli, The Conversation From Business Insider The sky is a crowded place. In June 2017, there were on average 33,000 flights every day over Europe alone. Surely then, it’s not surprising that we hear of “near-misses” between passenger jets, and of “hero…
Facial recognition software can sense when a sheep is in pain
By Swapna Krishna From engadget Researchers think this technique could extend to more animals in the future. Animals can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so owners and veterinarians have to rely on other cues to help treat animals in…
‘The Emoji Movie’ confirms it’s the nightmare we all feared
By Nathan Ingraham From engadget Maybe don’t use a classic novel about a terrifying dystopia to market your horrible movie. The Emoji Movie has looked like a potential stain on humanity ever since it was first revealed. We’re talking about…
‘Arrow’ stars tease survivors of finale explosion, flashbacks and love lives for Season 6
From TooFab The cast of “Arrow” had their dancing shoes on at Comic-Con, as they tried to their best to sidestep questions about their characters’ fates after the explosive Season 5 finale. TooFab caught up with cast members Stephen Amell,…
EPA head Pruitt spent $12,000 of taxpayer money traveling home this spring — but has yet to visit any of his regional offices
By Madeleine Sheehan Perkins From Business Insider A new report from a watchdog group found that Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt spent $12,ooo of taxpayer money traveling home this spring, but hasn’t visited his regional offices yet. The Environmental…
Sri Lanka dengue outbreak kills nearly 300 people so far
From WN According to health officials on Monday, a dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka killed nearly 300 people so far and hospitals are stretched to capacity, Reuters reported. Health officials blame recent monsoon rains and floods leaving pools of stagnant…